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{{infobox Aircraft | {{infobox Aircraft | ||
| image = Piper_Archer_CX_external_view_with_Rembrandt.png | |||
|name | | alt = External view with Rembrandt enabled | ||
|type | | image2 = Piper_Archer_CX_cockpit_view_with_Rembrandt.png | ||
|fdm = | | alt2 = Cockpit view with Rembrandt enabled | ||
|status | | name = Piper Archer CX | ||
|authors = Jon Ross | | type = Civilian aircraft | ||
|fgname | | fdm = JSBSim | ||
| status-fdm = 1 | |||
| status-systems = 3 | |||
| status-cockpit = 3 | |||
| status-model = 3 | |||
| authors = Jon Ross | |||
| fgname = pa28-181, piper-archer-cx | |||
| development = http://github.com/zlsa/pa28-181/ | |||
| download = http://zlsa.github.io/pa28-181/releases/pa28-181-latest.zip | |||
}} | }} | ||
The Piper Archer CX is a low wing, single engine semi-fictional civilian aircraft based off of the Piper Cherokee airframe. | The Piper Archer CX is a low wing, single engine semi-fictional civilian aircraft based off of the Piper Cherokee airframe. | ||
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The CX is a fictional variant of the Piper Archer TX/LX series; while both the Archer TX and LX have glass cockpits, the CX (C for conventional cockpit) uses old-style analog gauges similar to the ones used in the Piper Archer II/III aircraft. | The CX is a fictional variant of the Piper Archer TX/LX series; while both the Archer TX and LX have glass cockpits, the CX (C for conventional cockpit) uses old-style analog gauges similar to the ones used in the Piper Archer II/III aircraft. | ||
== Fuel system == | |||
The Piper Archer CX starts with the collector tank half full; you can start the engines by turning the key to the right three times (press {{key press|\}}} three times), then start it by holding down either {{key press|s}} or {{key press|\}}}. | |||
== Electrical system == | |||
The Piper Archer CX has a custom-made realistic electrical system; for example, the lights will dim when you crank the engine. The aircraft starts with the battery and alternator switches on (which can be confirmed with the battery voltage gauge to the left of the pilot's yoke). If both the battery and alternator are turned off, all electrical systems will not work (including the starter and fuel pump); if only the alternator is on but the engine is off, there will be no power as well. | |||
== Status == | == Status == | ||
The exterior model is complete but needs to be textured; the interior is highly detailed, with most of the major instruments in place. The FDM is a tweaked Aeromatic FDM that feels like | The exterior model is complete but needs to be textured; the interior is highly detailed, with most of the major instruments in place. The FDM is a tweaked Aeromatic FDM that feels like a Piper, but it has not been tested with regards to the real life Piper Archer TX. | ||
There are no textures on most surfaces yet; I want to get feedback about modeling inaccuracies first. | There are no textures on most surfaces yet; I want to get feedback about modeling inaccuracies first. | ||
== Feedback == | |||
Open a [https://github.com/zlsa/pa28-181/issues GitHub issue] if you've found anything wrong with the aircraft in any way. | |||
== Development == | == Development == | ||
Revision as of 17:33, 1 September 2014
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| Type | Civilian aircraft |
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| Author(s) | Jon Ross |
| FDM | JSBSim |
| --aircraft= | pa28-181, piper-archer-cx |
| Status | Beta |
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The Piper Archer CX is a low wing, single engine semi-fictional civilian aircraft based off of the Piper Cherokee airframe.
Variants
The CX is a fictional variant of the Piper Archer TX/LX series; while both the Archer TX and LX have glass cockpits, the CX (C for conventional cockpit) uses old-style analog gauges similar to the ones used in the Piper Archer II/III aircraft.
Fuel system
The Piper Archer CX starts with the collector tank half full; you can start the engines by turning the key to the right three times (press \} three times), then start it by holding down either s or \}.
Electrical system
The Piper Archer CX has a custom-made realistic electrical system; for example, the lights will dim when you crank the engine. The aircraft starts with the battery and alternator switches on (which can be confirmed with the battery voltage gauge to the left of the pilot's yoke). If both the battery and alternator are turned off, all electrical systems will not work (including the starter and fuel pump); if only the alternator is on but the engine is off, there will be no power as well.
Status
The exterior model is complete but needs to be textured; the interior is highly detailed, with most of the major instruments in place. The FDM is a tweaked Aeromatic FDM that feels like a Piper, but it has not been tested with regards to the real life Piper Archer TX.
There are no textures on most surfaces yet; I want to get feedback about modeling inaccuracies first.
Feedback
Open a GitHub issue if you've found anything wrong with the aircraft in any way.
Development
The aircraft is hosted on GitHub: https://github.com/zlsa/pa28-181.